Latham Firefighters to host annual ice cream social Saturday

[July 08, 2013]  LATHAM -- The 64th annual ice cream social hosted by the Latham Firefighters will be on Saturday, July 13.

The ice cream social starts at noon. Also on the schedule of events are an antique tractor and car show, Junior Olympics at the ballpark, kiddie tractor pull, live music, and drawings for prizes.

Registration for the antique tractor and car show begins at 11 a.m. The show runs from noon to 7 p.m. and features the Land of Lincoln Antique Engine & Tractor Club and the Railsplitter Antique Auto Cub. All others with antique tractors, cars and trucks are welcome. There will be activities for antique tractors.

Junior Olympics competition will be at the ballpark beginning at 2 p.m. This event is open to kids of all ages through high school.

There will be a pedal tractor pull for kids at 4 p.m.

Live entertainment will be provided by the Tennessee Borderline country band from 5 to 8 p.m.

The Latham Firefighters will conduct five large prize drawings at 8:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought from any firefighter or at ice cream social.

Serving of sandwiches, ice cream, cake and soft drinks will start at noon at the firehouse. Those purchasing food items will receive free tickets for prizes donated by area merchants. Drawings will be held during the afternoon and evening.

The Latham Firefighters invite everyone to an afternoon and evening of family fun.